The century-old remains of an abandoned farm town in eastern Washington.

A nearly abandoned 19th-century town on the Palouse.

A wild west land agreement was etched right onto this historic Idaho stone.

Local legend has it that an old, decaying staircase outside this cemetery is haunted by dozens of ghosts.

A giant milk bottle from the 1930s beckons drivers to this diner.

A diorama lover's dream world.

This large artificial waterfall in Washington state was merely an incidental byproduct of a technological megaproject.

Site of the greatest known waterfall that ever existed.

These falls, sometimes called the "Niagara of the West," still put on a good show at the right time of year.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

An Idaho legend carved out a cave village with his own two hands.

This set of hot springs also comes with fantastic views.

Natural rock water slides hidden in the remote forests of northern Idaho.

These black pillars of volcanic basalt seem to call mountain climbers with an unbreakable siren song.

Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.

Avant garde house of Pierre Cardin on the Cote d’Azur.

A public park off the beaten path with a beautiful waterfall and 13th century Cistercian abbey.

Artist's eccentric property excessively decorated with found objects and work of his own.

This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.

This small primate research island is teeming with playing, fighting wild monkeys.

Japanese island famous for poison gas and fluffy bunnies.

In paradise, feral pigs have claimed an island all to themselves.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

The land is home to swimming ponies and a legendary 18th-century treasure.